Vanilla Bean Cupcakes – Moist, Fluffy, Bakery-Style with Big Vanilla Flavor

Vanilla bean cupcakes with swirls of speckled vanilla bean buttercream on a plate

These Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are soft, moist, and packed with real vanilla flavor in every bite. The cupcake crumb is tender and fluffy, and the frosting is a smooth vanilla bean buttercream with those pretty little speckles. They taste like a fancy bakery cupcake, but you can make them with simple steps at home. If you want a reliable, crowd-pleasing classic, these Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are it.